The system software update 6.51 is now available for download and installation for your PS4. Here are the patch notes in English and the download size.
If you want to play online on your PS4 tonight, you must first download an update:
- The update is version number 6.51
- It is 463.8 MB in size.
Only after you have downloaded and installed this update can you use the online features of the PS4 again.
Keep in mind that the installation process may take a few minutes. Even with fast internet connections, this update will keep you from gaming for a while. If possible, start the installation as soon as you get home to avoid unnecessary waiting times – unless it performs the downloads automatically.

What’s changing today? Patch notes for 6.51
These are the patch notes in English:
- The system software update improves system performance
This means that Sony is only tweaking a bit of the performance and stability of your console. No new features are coming today. Such pure performance updates are regularly rolled out by Sony.
However, in the past, there have been occasional smaller changes that were not listed in the patch notes. For example, icons in the menu were changed. If you discover further changes, you can write them here in the comments.
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